Barry's sage advice:
Enjoy life and work, it quickly passes
It is ok to change your focus
Be kind, be ethical and be engaged
Lack of communication (from the CEO) will be filled with negativity (within a company)
Be conservative with company dollars
Be willing to walk away from money
Set the standard
Book Signing at TWN
Author's picture
Friday, October 29, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
CEO Speak, Sage Advice Quotes
Keith is a senior partner in a unique CPA firm. At Barfield,Murphy Shanks and Smith
the other workers are encouraged to take a Friday off even during tax season. The CPA sweat shop does not apply here. Keith's sage advice follows:
Be a life long learner
Develop strategic thinking
Be good to employees
Help others
Invest in other energy sources, GREEN matters
Enjoy a good quality of life/work
Match corporate culture with work/life balance
the other workers are encouraged to take a Friday off even during tax season. The CPA sweat shop does not apply here. Keith's sage advice follows:
Be a life long learner
Develop strategic thinking
Be good to employees
Help others
Invest in other energy sources, GREEN matters
Enjoy a good quality of life/work
Match corporate culture with work/life balance
Monday, October 18, 2010
Quotes from CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
Becky Sykes was an extremely knowledgable Executive Director of women's issues across the US. Not only did she share many pertenient facts she was warm and friendly with a passion to help.
Give back
The world is changing (not necessarily in a good way)
Violence is bad
Help is needed
Elevate your thinking to generous giving
Education begets education
Stretch yourself beyond your own universe
Sharing eliminate social poverty and ignorance.
Give back
The world is changing (not necessarily in a good way)
Violence is bad
Help is needed
Elevate your thinking to generous giving
Education begets education
Stretch yourself beyond your own universe
Sharing eliminate social poverty and ignorance.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
More quotes from CEO Speaks and more points of interest
Ed Williamson has an interesting history in the automobile industry. Ed was an engineer until his Dad point blank asked if he "was going to get on this train". The train was not at all a train but into the automotive business. Ed has a son which is also in the business. Their focus is geographically Miami and they do a great job there and a great deal of community work.
Take responsibility
Ethics ris important
Leaders should follow a higher standard
Contribute to others
Be involved (in business and in community)
It is all about relationships
Take responsibility
Ethics ris important
Leaders should follow a higher standard
Contribute to others
Be involved (in business and in community)
It is all about relationships
Saturday, October 16, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
Annie Allen is a consultant and friend I interviewed for the book. Below are some of the Sage Advice from Annie.
Care about customers
Focus on helping others instead of self
Help others achieve their goals
The world is cruel
We are all dysfunctional
Set high expectations
Appreciate the good from your childhood
Love your family, love your children
Work Hard
Let people know when they are appreciated
Care about customers
Focus on helping others instead of self
Help others achieve their goals
The world is cruel
We are all dysfunctional
Set high expectations
Appreciate the good from your childhood
Love your family, love your children
Work Hard
Let people know when they are appreciated
Friday, October 15, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times QUOTES
Look at a person's heart not their superficial image
Treat others fairly
Work hard but enjoy life
Give back
Care about those you serve
There will always be a need for help
Appreciate your accomplishments
Any differences we make in the world is worth it
Sage Advice from another CEO in the book
Treat others fairly
Work hard but enjoy life
Give back
Care about those you serve
There will always be a need for help
Appreciate your accomplishments
Any differences we make in the world is worth it
Sage Advice from another CEO in the book
Thursday, October 14, 2010
A few quotes from CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
Have no fear
Be honest
Do your research
Plan your retirement early
Stretch yourself
Live by the Golden Rule and all God's laws
Look for partners even with clients
Focus on customer's needs first and build loyalty
Just to name a few...from CEO Susie Kelley
Be honest
Do your research
Plan your retirement early
Stretch yourself
Live by the Golden Rule and all God's laws
Look for partners even with clients
Focus on customer's needs first and build loyalty
Just to name a few...from CEO Susie Kelley
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
CEO Speaks Blog (Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
"Diversification is overrated". Pete Correll, CEO of Atlanta Equity and retired CEO of Georgia Pacific.
Not only was I late and very turned around trying to get to this interview I had parked just two blocks away. Finding an office in downtown Atlanta can be a challenge in itself. I was quite familiar with downtown Atlanta but not the office buildings! About 30 minutes late Pete was gracious enough continue with the interview. (I had gone to the wrong building the first time and the number on the building I was suppose to go to was not standing out exactly.)
Not only was I late and very turned around trying to get to this interview I had parked just two blocks away. Finding an office in downtown Atlanta can be a challenge in itself. I was quite familiar with downtown Atlanta but not the office buildings! About 30 minutes late Pete was gracious enough continue with the interview. (I had gone to the wrong building the first time and the number on the building I was suppose to go to was not standing out exactly.)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote
"Being a squirrel eating Southern is just fine". Don Logan former CEO Time Warner Cable, CEO Seek Publication, owner Baron Baseball Team and still going strong in business.
I find it rather fascinating how people are judged by where they live, are born, choose to develop a career, etc. Some of the nicest people and smartest people I know are here in the Bible Belt and Alabama is part of that belt I am referring too.
We have Huntsville which is unique with the space center. Birmingham is unique in that we have a local government that can not get it's act together. Montgomery has a boat load of lobbyist and Mobile is cut out of the 30's era.
Don's interview was sprinkled with humor, the dry humor that infects intelligent brains in a good way.
I find it rather fascinating how people are judged by where they live, are born, choose to develop a career, etc. Some of the nicest people and smartest people I know are here in the Bible Belt and Alabama is part of that belt I am referring too.
We have Huntsville which is unique with the space center. Birmingham is unique in that we have a local government that can not get it's act together. Montgomery has a boat load of lobbyist and Mobile is cut out of the 30's era.
Don's interview was sprinkled with humor, the dry humor that infects intelligent brains in a good way.
Monday, October 11, 2010
CEo Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote
"Even in your own business, you have to be a team player" Bill Jones, O'Neal Steel, Birmingham, Alabama.
I was surprised when I interviewed Bill the steel industry is more green then people realize.
I was surprised when I interviewed Bill the steel industry is more green then people realize.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times Quote
FarmLinks is a heavenly site for golfers, nature lovers, hiking, skeet shooting, hunting, corporate meetings, resorting, or just getting away, this is 3500 acres of God's country 45 minutes southeast of Birmingham, Alabama. Just google it if in doubt.
"People will not necessarily remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel." David Pursell, CEO of FarmLinks, Sylacauga, Alabama.
I promise you will not be disappointed if you take the challenge to visit either on the web or in person.
"People will not necessarily remember what you said, but they will remember how you made them feel." David Pursell, CEO of FarmLinks, Sylacauga, Alabama.
I promise you will not be disappointed if you take the challenge to visit either on the web or in person.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
CEO quotes from the book CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
"We're called to ask the big questions and take bold, but calculated risks." Daniel J. Curran, PhD, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Original planning for this publication was a desire to have 5 universities, 5 non-profits and the remaining for profit business. Even as the interviews unfolded that was not the way it would work out. At least their are a few educators within the 319 pages. There are definitely more non-profits but they are so strong I still think the book is well balanced.
Education is a passion of mine and obviously many others feel the same way about education.
Original planning for this publication was a desire to have 5 universities, 5 non-profits and the remaining for profit business. Even as the interviews unfolded that was not the way it would work out. At least their are a few educators within the 319 pages. There are definitely more non-profits but they are so strong I still think the book is well balanced.
Education is a passion of mine and obviously many others feel the same way about education.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote
"Never structure you life so that, if God has other plans you cannot respond to him",
Andrew Westmorland, Ph.D. Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
Meeting for the interview Dr. Westmoreland shared some views on being the President of a college and concerns for the students, faculty, and staff. He is a humble man with a winning smile. He also has a darling wife who is also a Ph.D.
Andrew Westmorland, Ph.D. Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.
Meeting for the interview Dr. Westmoreland shared some views on being the President of a college and concerns for the students, faculty, and staff. He is a humble man with a winning smile. He also has a darling wife who is also a Ph.D.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote
"Washington's focus should be on business", Jerry Gerathy, President and CEO, The Rogers Group, Nashville, Tennessee.
Jerry's interview was arranged through a dear friends son. He works for Jerry in the field of communication. Learning about the gravel industry was insightful and Jerry has a passion about leaving Washington out of business and the ridiculous high taxes businesses have to pay to employee workers.
Jerry's interview was arranged through a dear friends son. He works for Jerry in the field of communication. Learning about the gravel industry was insightful and Jerry has a passion about leaving Washington out of business and the ridiculous high taxes businesses have to pay to employee workers.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quote
"You want to hire someone who shares your same values" Susan Mason, B&A Warehouse, Birmingham, Alabama.
Susan's food is divine and delicious and it consistently remains one of my favorite places to be entertained, have business meeting, etc. because of the consistency in all ways. Susan has also become a good friend over the course of the years I have gone to B&A Warehouse.
Susan's food is divine and delicious and it consistently remains one of my favorite places to be entertained, have business meeting, etc. because of the consistency in all ways. Susan has also become a good friend over the course of the years I have gone to B&A Warehouse.
Monday, October 4, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice Blogs
"We won the Better Business Bureau award for being the 'Most Ethical.' I'm proud of that." Barry LaBov, LaBov & Beyond Marketing and Communication, Inc., Ft. Wayne Indiana.
Trusting someone when you know their ethics is sound has brought so many rewards. My friend Tammy offered two CEO names for the book while I was compiling the interviews, the format, the Sage Advice part of the book. As I tell very audience I speak with or in front of God is good and He had a plan for my life. "I had a plan for your life before I knit you in the womb". Indeed! The power of true Greatest and speaking of a CEO, wow what vision.
Trusting someone when you know their ethics is sound has brought so many rewards. My friend Tammy offered two CEO names for the book while I was compiling the interviews, the format, the Sage Advice part of the book. As I tell very audience I speak with or in front of God is good and He had a plan for my life. "I had a plan for your life before I knit you in the womb". Indeed! The power of true Greatest and speaking of a CEO, wow what vision.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times quotes
"We essentially have taken on-line all the things we used to do face to face", John Cotton, BestBiz, Homewood, Alabama
John's business model is an example of the power the internet has in business, relationships, technology and the way we sustain ourselves and our business. As a colleague consultant said to me last week, location is no longer an issue. We can work anywhere, with anyone and still sustain our business.
John's business model is an example of the power the internet has in business, relationships, technology and the way we sustain ourselves and our business. As a colleague consultant said to me last week, location is no longer an issue. We can work anywhere, with anyone and still sustain our business.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
"The power struggle gridlock in state government prevents a lot of forward movement",
Keith Barfield, Barfield, Murray, Shanks and Smith.
It amazes me the number of CEO's that addressed government issues during the interviews. Topics ranged from Keith statement to taxation and problems with Washington. Why the entire world knows the problems but those in government seem oblivious to the solutions.
Keith Barfield, Barfield, Murray, Shanks and Smith.
It amazes me the number of CEO's that addressed government issues during the interviews. Topics ranged from Keith statement to taxation and problems with Washington. Why the entire world knows the problems but those in government seem oblivious to the solutions.
Friday, October 1, 2010
CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times
"Each accomplishment makes me strive for yet another pinnacle". Kelly Todd, Senior Partner, Forensic Solutions, Birmingham, Alabama with offices in Los Angeles and Dallas
I have known Kelly for several years and she is a great speaker, knows her subject and a very good person. The firm hired a young friend from church after she finished her MBA in accounting.
I have known Kelly for several years and she is a great speaker, knows her subject and a very good person. The firm hired a young friend from church after she finished her MBA in accounting.
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